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Word of MouthSocial media networks have too few people to monitor and shut down the volume of Islamic State propaganda accounts. Today, a Dartmouth professor has created a tool to flag violent, extremist videos and recruitment tools and keep them off social media feeds...still, some companies fear accusations of censorship. And, an experienced philosophical take on a question that family, fortune and circumstance once made non-negotiable, and is now is the province of self-help books and fortune tellers... How do you choose a partner in a culture where everything is available and laid out like a superstore? 8.30.16: Blocking Terrorist Propaganda & How to Choose a Partnerhttp://nhpr.org/post/83016-blocking-terrorist-propaganda-how-choose-partner
96699 as http://nhpr.orgTue, 30 Aug 2016 17:28:24 +0000Word of MouthA few years ago, one of America's most beloved snack cakes was in danger of disappearing forever - until investors swooped in and saved the day. What started out as a rescue mission quickly evolved into a business strategy, and resulted in substantial changes to the brand. Today, preserving the mythical, magical Twinkie. Plus, awareness of mental health issues is on the rise, but it's not limited to people. We'll speak with an expert working with animals to resolve their mental health issues and better understand the inner lives of creatures who don't have the words to express it. 7.19.16: Twinkies, Couch Potatoes, & Inner Lives of Animalshttp://nhpr.org/post/71916-twinkies-couch-potatoes-inner-lives-animals
94522 as http://nhpr.orgTue, 19 Jul 2016 18:13:37 +0000Word of MouthThe manufacturers of Whill Model M, a new high-tech, compact wheelchair, boast that its tight turning radius and ability to handle any terrain will allow users to go anywhere you want. The only thing limiting accessibility? The price tag. Today we’re looking at the widening gap between innovation and affordability in the mobility device market. Then, it’s a lifesaving medication for millions of people – so why are so many trying to find alternatives to the effective, easy to use EpiPen? 7.13.16: Accessing Accessibility, Psychology of Tiny Houses, & The Cost of EpiPenshttp://nhpr.org/post/71316-accessing-accessibility-psychology-tiny-houses-cost-epipens
94125 as http://nhpr.orgWed, 13 Jul 2016 17:37:30 +0000Word of MouthTo catch a thief, you have to think like one. To prevent a crime, you have to case a joint like a potential infiltrator and find the weak spots. Today, an architecture and design critic gives us a burglars eye view of the built environment Plus, humans respond to architecture on measurable cognitive and physiological levels - which means boring cities take a steep toll on our bodies and our minds. 5.16.16: Burglar's Guide to the City, Boring Buildings, & Guinea Fowlhttp://nhpr.org/post/51616-burglars-guide-city-boring-buildings-guinea-fowl
90956 as http://nhpr.orgMon, 16 May 2016 17:03:27 +0000Word of MouthIt's known on the street as Ecstasy, MDX, or Molly, but MDMA is now being tested as a way to treat the millions of Americans who suffer from chronic PTSD. Today, one of the premier drivers of MDMA research brings his mission to fund clinical trials to New England. Then, fans of Downton Abbey know that it takes a well-oiled domestic staff to keep a British estate looking pristine. We’re taking deeper look into the history of British servitude...and cleaning. 4.25.16: MDMA Treatment, Impostor Syndrome, & Mind Your Manorshttp://nhpr.org/post/42516-mdma-treatment-impostor-syndrome-mind-your-manors
89730 as http://nhpr.orgMon, 25 Apr 2016 16:58:47 +0000Word of MouthIn the early days of the internet, millions flocked to chat rooms to connect with like minds – and bodies -- the world over. But the group chat was soon replaced by Facebook and Twitter…or was it? On today’s show, the group chat makes a comeback. Then, western history is dominated by stories of great men and women, but we rarely hear about those who helped them along the way. We’ll unearth history’s secret sidekicks: from the man who encouraged Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. to embrace pacifism, to Julia Warhol, who set her son Andy on a path to the art world. 9.30.15: The Internet's Last Refuge & Age Is A Mindsethttp://nhpr.org/post/93015-internets-last-refuge-age-mindset
77446 as http://nhpr.orgWed, 30 Sep 2015 17:45:05 +0000Word of MouthRecruiting players from other countries is fairly common in the arena of professional sports, but in the world of chess, luring one of the top players to the U.S. was a clandestine operation. On today’s show, the U.S. Chess Federation makes a bold move and lands the number two player in the world. Then, in April, a Louisiana high school principal outraged the public by forbidding a female student from wearing a tux to her prom. Later in the show we’ll break down gender norms for a brief history of unisex fashion. 6.11.15: U.S. Chess Team Lands A Grandmaster, The Unisex Fashion Trend, & The Thing In The Springhttp://nhpr.org/post/61115-us-chess-team-lands-grandmaster-unisex-fashion-trend-thing-spring
70804 as http://nhpr.orgThu, 11 Jun 2015 19:05:43 +0000Word of MouthSports nutrition is a multi-billion dollar market, but a new study from the University Of Montana is calling so-called recovery foods into question. On today’s show we’ll look at the evidence on whether post-workout energy food and drinks any better for you than fast food. Then, doctors typically diagnose diseases with blood tests, x-rays, scans, pokes and prods. Later in the show we’ll look at a powerful and prevalent diagnostic tool that’s been used to identify diseases for centuries: the nose. 4.22.15: Engineered Recovery Food Or Junk Food, Diseases That Smell, & A Depression Fighting Apphttp://nhpr.org/post/42215-engineered-recovery-food-or-junk-food-diseases-smell-depression-fighting-app
67745 as http://nhpr.orgWed, 22 Apr 2015 17:41:16 +0000Word of MouthToday’s classrooms may come outfitted with iPads and gadgets, but the textbook industry has weathered the digital storm surprisingly well. On today’s show we’ll look at an unexpected threat to the textbook industry: the rollout of the Common Core standards. Then, between jam packed schedules and lengthy to-do lists, it’s little wonder that so many people claim they hate surprises. But what can we gain from embracing the unexpected? A self-described 'surprisologist' makes the case for being caught off guard. Listen to the full show or click read more for individual segments. 4.9.15: Is The Textbook Dead, The New England Primer, & The Benefit Of Surprisehttp://nhpr.org/post/4915-textbook-dead-new-england-primer-benefit-surprise
66955 as http://nhpr.orgThu, 09 Apr 2015 18:01:11 +0000Word of MouthWhen you hear about prison work programs, you think license plates or chain gangs – not farm-raised Tilapia, or buffalo milk cheese. On today’s show, artisanal foods and other the under-the-radar products made by prisoners for next to nothing. Plus, a project aims to solve two global problems by turning sewage into drinkable water, and why revulsion may prevent it from becoming a reality. Listen to the full show and click Read more for individual segments. 3.22.15: The New Prison Work Programs, Gross Solutions To Serious Problems, & Misophoniahttp://nhpr.org/post/32215-new-prison-work-programs-gross-solutions-serious-problems-misophonia
65770 as http://nhpr.orgFri, 20 Mar 2015 20:00:00 +0000Word of MouthNew Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary may be a year away, but presidential hopefuls are already jockeying for position. Today we’ll talk about why you should forget election fatigue and start paying attention to the race now. Plus, it turns out that girls are growing up much faster than they used to. Why is this generation of girls going through puberty much earlier than previous ones? Then, one of the world’s leading theorists on comics tells us how the brain interprets simple cartoons and symbols – much differently than words. Listen to the full show and click Read more for individual segments. 1.18.15: Invisible Primary, The New Puberty, & Understanding Comicshttp://nhpr.org/post/11815-invisible-primary-new-puberty-understanding-comics
62041 as http://nhpr.orgTue, 20 Jan 2015 16:05:24 +0000Word of MouthIn New Hampshire, skiing is one of winter’s biggest perks and the best cure for cabin fever. The first skiers put two planks on their feet and slid down a mountain, not as a past time but as a way to hunt. On today’s show, a National Geographic reporter sets out on the trail of the earliest skiers in human history and finds himself elk hunting in the far reaches of western China where he witnesses a skiing tradition thousands of years old. Also, a couple embarks on a medical odyssey to find relief from a devastating illness. And talking to strangers may be good for your health. The psychology behind interacting with people you don't know. Listen to the full show and click Read more for individual segments. 12.11.14: The First Skiers, How To Talk To Strangers, & This Is Crohn's Diseasehttp://nhpr.org/post/121114-first-skiers-how-talk-strangers-crohns-disease
60016 as http://nhpr.orgThu, 11 Dec 2014 16:01:32 +0000Word of MouthWhile we can’t predict the outcome of the midterm elections, two things are certain: there will be winners and there will be losers. Today’s show is all about winning and losing, starting with the brain chemistry of champions. And we’ll examine the victors and the vanquished in the natural world through the parasite-host relationship. Plus, we’ll take a look back at political losers throughout history, including Samuel Tilden, who never got over his loss to Rutherford B. Hayes in 1876. Listen to the full show and click Read more for individual segments. 11.4.14: Winners & Losershttp://nhpr.org/post/11414-winners-losers
57978 as http://nhpr.orgTue, 04 Nov 2014 18:33:09 +0000Word of MouthAt her funeral on Sunday, fellow comedians applauded Joan Rivers for her sharp wit, biting humor, and irreverent routines. What really made Joan Rivers so funny? On today’s show, the director of the Humor Research Lab offers some theories into what makes us laugh. Plus, from walk sign buttons that don’t reflect reality to digital signs over-estimating wait times at amusement parks; we’ll consider why technology is sometimes designed to give us the illusion of control. Listen to the full show and Read more for individual segments. 9.10.14: Researching What Makes Something Funny & Designing Technology To Deceivehttp://nhpr.org/post/91014-researching-what-makes-something-funny-designing-technology-deceive
55184 as http://nhpr.orgWed, 10 Sep 2014 18:34:48 +0000Word of Mouth Anyone who has taken a personality test knows that they tend to be long, indepth, and even invasive. But today we discover how a group of researchers is testing levels of narcissism with one simple question. And, we’ll look into what an inflated sense of self means for society at large. Then, a philosopher and ethicist joins us to discuss the delicate balance between confidence and vanity in the age of the selfie. Plus, New Hampshire has a bigger role in cinema than you may have realized. We look at what roles put our state on the map. 8.19.14: Narcissism, Selfies, & New Hampshire's Big Breakhttp://nhpr.org/post/81914-narcissism-selfies-new-hampshires-big-break
53994 as http://nhpr.orgTue, 19 Aug 2014 18:16:57 +0000Word of MouthFrom airplanes to high school cafeterias, television is everywhere these days. Whether you are a Game of Thrones diehard or an Orange is the New Black binger, most of us have found ourselves entrenched in what some call the Third Golden Age of Television. Today on Word of Mouth we talk all things television. First, Matt Zoller Seitz makes the case that Seinfeld was the original anti-hero. Then, we learn about a new psychiatric phenomenon called the “Truman Show Delusion.” Plus, is television really as bad for you as the media would like us to think? And should you even care? New York Times TV critic Neil Genslinger fills us in on his perspective. 7.20.14: TV On The Radiohttp://nhpr.org/post/72014-tv-radio
52185 as http://nhpr.orgFri, 18 Jul 2014 16:21:15 +00007.20.14: TV On The RadioWord of MouthIn a world filled with tough news, we’ve come to expect our weather updates to include a bit of comic relief. But is it time for them to sober up? Today we’re challenging our expectations with the case against kooky weather-reporters. And, amid calls to prevent the mentally ill from buying guns, we’ll hear a challenge to the notion that health-care professionals can weed out America’s killers. Plus, we take a look at the funniest and most culturally resonant examples of product placement from the last ten years. Listen to the full show and click Read more for individual segments. 6.03.14: The Psychology Of Killers, Weathermen Get Serious, And Product Placementhttp://nhpr.org/post/60314-psychology-killers-weathermen-get-serious-and-product-placement
49605 as http://nhpr.orgTue, 03 Jun 2014 16:32:08 +00006.03.14: The Psychology Of Killers, Weathermen Get Serious, And Product PlacementSarah Thomas We wash. We sanitize. We might wash again, just to make sure. But in the end, we will probably allow ourselves to believe that it (whatever it is – a hand, a dish, a children’s toy that the dog confused for its own) is clean enough. We carry on. At least, some of us do. This is the time that all the germaphobes out there reading this raise their sanitized hands and say “Me! Me! That toy is not clean. For the love of Clorox – it is not clean!” Was this your reaction? You may be suffering from mysophobia, the fancy term for “fear of germs.” Keep calm; you’re in good company. Famous Germaphobeshttp://nhpr.org/post/famous-germaphobes
45531 as http://nhpr.orgMon, 24 Mar 2014 17:49:48 +0000Famous GermaphobesBrady CarlsonPublic Service of New Hampshire is an energy utility – but it’s about to try an experiment in psychology, which it hopes might prompt consumers to use less electricity. It's known as "nudging," and to explain how it works we turn to David Brooks, who writes the weekly GraniteGeek science column for the Nashua Telegraph and GraniteGeek.org. Is your utility "nudging" you to use less electricity? Share your experience through NHPR's Public Insight Network. Can Utilities 'Nudge' Consumers To Use Less Electricity?http://nhpr.org/post/can-utilities-nudge-consumers-use-less-electricity
44531 as http://nhpr.orgTue, 04 Mar 2014 22:52:53 +0000Can Utilities 'Nudge' Consumers To Use Less Electricity?Virginia PrescottThree weeks into the New Year, sticking to that resolution to exercise more or stop eating sugar or drink less may feel a little extreme. So, what do you do? Shrug your shoulders and reach for another cupcake? Log onto veganlife.com? Head for the bookstore to find somebody, anybody, who can guide us to be fitter, happier, radiant human beings? From the meditations of Marcus Aurelius to Benjamin Franklin’s “Poor Richard’s Almanac,” people have been reaching for advice on how to be more fully actualized since long before being self-actualized was a term. The writer Jessica Lamb-Shapiro set out to explore the 11-billion dollar industry of self-improvement books, seminars, and coaching to figure out why people follow them so devoutly--if they work--and what happens when they don’t. She’s written a memoir called, Promise Land: My Journey Through America’s Self-Help Culture. Entering The 'Promise Land' Of Self-Help http://nhpr.org/post/entering-promise-land-self-help
42240 as http://nhpr.orgWed, 22 Jan 2014 17:05:34 +0000Entering The 'Promise Land' Of Self-Help